Sam Wycoff joined the rest of the group as they got ready to play their last scrimmage on Thursday in Adventures in Softball. The softball clinic was held last week by Don Peters, Clarkston High School Girls Varsity Softball head coach with help from his coaching staff and varsity players. Hitters ages 7-12 learned and […]
Dr. Rod Rock got four more years as Clarkston’s superintendent in his new contract, approved June 27. Clarkston Board of Education voted 4-3 to approve the contract, which runs from July 1, 2011-June 30, 2015. His contract approved last year was for three years, ending in 2013 ? Board Vice President Susan Boatman questioned the […]
Clarkston Community Schools will start the year $2.6 million short as they begin their 2011-2012 fiscal year, Friday. The Board of Education voted unanimously, Monday, to approve the budget. Projected revenue is $77.7 million, $1.9 million less than estimated revenue for last year, with expenditures totaling $80.4 million. The $2.6 million difference will be taken […]
For family and friends attending his graduation open house on Saturday, Matt Vandermeer gave them a special treat – he signed his letter of intent to Lake Erie College. The Clarkston High School 2011 graduate will join the NCAA Division II Storm Wrestling team in the fall. “I really liked the campus down there,” said […]
Kickers from the Michigan Impact U9 finished their spring season in smiles. They secured the Michigan Youth Soccer League Division title after an undefeated season and taking the division crown from PSG Nova North on June 12, 3-0. They opened the season with their first tie against CW3 Extreme White on April 17, 1-1. Then, […]
Cagers at the Dare to Dream Clinic took a breather on Thursday morning during their last game of the week and shared their enthusiasm from the week. “They taught us a lot,” said Kate Gualtieri. “It’s really active,” Lillian Schuster added. “I like the coaches and I met new friends. I can’t believe it’s the […]
Activists seeking to recall Gov. Rick Snyder count schools among their allies. But using school property in Clarkston crosses a line, officials say. “I called the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department this weekend,” said Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock. “They came over and asked the group to leave.” Petitioners set up signs and a table at the […]
Clarkston Board of Education voted 4-3, June 13, to approve Project Lead the Way as a permanent program at Clarkston High. Vice-president Sue Boatman asked the motion be amended to require the engineering program to remain self-funding, especially salaries and benefits. Steve Hyer, board president, opposed that idea, saying it is unrealistic. “We should allow […]
Debbie Latozas was touched when Clarkston High School seniors and students from her 13 years at North Sashabaw Elementary showed up at an ice cream social, May 18. “The Kindergartners I started with graduated this year. Some of the kids came back to read letters they had written,” the principal smiled. “Kids in the middle […]
Molly McCaghy jumped up to the top of the net with her arms lifted up and her hands ready to block a hit. She joined 100 girls at the Clarkston Volleyball Clinic at Clarkston High School last week. “It’s good,” raved Stephanie Tenerelli as she waited for her turn at the net on Friday, the […]